Reps to increase budgetary allocations for Federal Polytechnics in 2025 budget
Nov. 20, 2024 The House of Representatives say it will increase the budgetary allocations for Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria in the 2025 budget. The resolution followed the adoption of a…
Nigeria wants term buyers for new Utapate crude, seeks to double output
November 20, 2024 Nigeria is seeking term customers for its new crude oil grade Utapate and is aiming to double output by the end of 2025 from 40,000 barrels per…
Jigawa tanker explosion claims 209 lives, injured 99 – Report
Nov. 20, 2024 Hafizu Inuwa, Chairman of the Jigawa Tanker Explosion Investigation Panel, has said that 209 lives were lost and 99 others injured in the accident. On Oct. 14,…
FG SWAPS Governing Council of Two Federal Universities
Nov 20, 2024 The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reassigned the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils of the Federal Universities of Oye-Ekiti, and Lokoja to enhance…
Reps recommend N500m recapitalisation for DisCos
Nov. 20, 2024 The House of Representatives has recommended a recapitalisation programme of not less than N500 million for all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country to remain operational….
Senate invokes Section 157 of 1999 Constitution for removal of CCT Chairman
Nov 20, 2024 The Senate on Wednesday invoked the provisions of Section 157 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended for the removal of…
Stranded Zamfara students in Cyprus: Parents seek gov’s intervention
Nov. 20, 2024 The parents and guardians of the Zamfara students stranded in Cyprus have called for Gov. Dauda Lawal’s urgent intervention. The Chairman of the parent’s association, Ibrahim Tudu,…
33,955 apply for 2,208 C’River civil service jobs
Nov. 20, 2024 No fewer than 33,955 applicants have applied to fill the advertised 2,208 job vacancies in the Cross River civil service. In a document obtained by the News…
FG earmarks N112bn to safeguard schools in 3 years — Minister
Nov. 20, 2024 The Federal Government has allocated more than N112 billion to ensure safety and inclusive spaces for children in the next three years. The Minister of Women Affairs,…
LAWMA clamps down on cart pushers, seals restaurant
Nov. 20, 2024 The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement activities leading to the sealing of a restaurant and a major clamp down on cart pushers. This is…